Security Screener

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Security Screener for the Division of Capitol Police. You will provide information and assistance to government officials, legislators, employees, and citizens, while monitoring buildings and restricting unauthorized entry.

The role also involves mail processing for customer pickup. A high school diploma is required; criminal background check is required for selected candidates.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Ability to understand and apply procedures and directives.
• Demonstrated ability to react appropriately in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Working knowledge of safety and security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide general information and assistance to government officials, legislators, employees, and citizens.
• Monitor and patrol buildings; restrict unauthorized entry in assigned properties.
• Perform mail processing; ensure mail is sorted for customer pickup.

Skills

Customer relations

Communication

Safety concepts

Written/verbal orders

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Security Screener

Hiring Range: $20.00

Agency: Division of Capitol Police

Agency Website: https://dcp.virginia.gov/employment-opportunities.asp

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Responsible for providing general information and assistance to Government officials, legislators, employees, and citizens in the Division’s statutory jurisdiction; monitor and patrol buildings, restrict unauthorized entry in assigned properties. Perform mail processing, ensuring mail is correctly sorted for customer pickup.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work a minimum of three days a week, one weekend a month, and some holidays.
• Must be physically able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to understand and apply Standing Operating Procedures and other written and or verbal orders and directives.
• Demonstrated ability to react appropriately in routine and emergency situations, and to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Working knowledge of safety and security concepts, principles, procedures and techniques.
• Excellent customer relations skills.

A criminal background check is required for selected candidates.

Additional Considerations

Law enforcement and/or military experience preferred.

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.